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Author: Golden Butterfly
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-23 16:11:06

ELISE

"Ma’am," Vincent begin quietly. "Whatever happens up there, we have your back."

I glance at him, surprised by the gentleness in his tone. Vincent has always been professional, distant. But now, there's something else in his eyes. Loyalty. Maybe even respect.

"Thank you," I say softly.

The elevator chimes as we reach the top floor, and the doors slide open.

Immediately, I hear voices. Raised, argumentative, coming from the boardroom at the end of the hall.

My father's voice rises above the rest, authoritative and commanding. "We need to act quickly. Elise has proven herself unfit to lead this company. For the sake of our future, we must remove her from her position before she causes any more damage."

My hands curl into fists.

I stride down the hallway, Vincent and the bodyguards flanking me.

The executive floor is eerily quiet, most of the staff likely gathered in the boardroom for the meeting. The meeting about my future. About my removal.

When we reach the boardroom doors, I do
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zeezie
Go girl thank God she decide to address the issue on time and seek protection from Kieran
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KierraC
Her dad is just evil and I’m starting to wonder if Elise is even his daughter and if that’s why he’s so mad.
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